Inspired Intentions Podcast

A lack of sleep can cause so many health problems. Whether an overnight work schedule, insomnia, FOMO or anxiety, so many people suffer from poor sleep hygiene. Skyterra’s General Manager Teresa Ostler shares her own journey with sleep, what has worked, and what hasn’t. The post 143. What to do When Sleep Doesn’t Come Easy appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Hear more from Leah, the Skyterra guest who lost more than 150 pounds in LoseSmart and changed her life along the way. Find out the sustainable changes she made in her life and why she continues to return to Skyterra. The post 142. Leah’s LoseSmart Journey, Part 2 appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Hear from Leah, a three-time repeat guest, on her Skyterra LoseSmart experience and her journey in losing more than 150 pounds. For her, the life-changing difference were changes in her lifestyle. It wasn’t just the weight she lost, but all that she gained: community and confidence. The post 141. A ‘Safe, Judgment-Free Zone’ in Skyterra’s LoseSmart program: the Lifestyle Change that Leah Needed appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

The second in a two-part series on Exercise and the Female Body, we discuss perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause. Hormonal changes mean it can be more difficult to build muscle, and can affect sleep and how we respond to different dietary inputs. Learn how to exercise effectively and feel better along the way. The post 140. Exercise and the Female Body, Part Two appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Unfortunately, there is a lack of research around female bodies and what happens during exercise. On today’s show we discuss the impacts of movement on women’s bodies. The post 139. Exercise and the Female Body, Part One appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Have you ever heard of forest bathing? Meet Kelly Bruce, Skyterra’s new Recreation Specialist, and learn all about forest bathing, forest therapy, and Skyterra’s newest offering. The post 138. Why You Need to try Forest Bathing appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

We continue our look back at our favorite podcast episodes featuring Jeff Ford. This week we’re listening again to our favorite episode. The post 137. More of our All-Time Favorite Episodes of Inspired Intentions appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

We continue our look back at our favorite podcast episodes featuring Jeff Ford. This week we’re listening again to our fourth and third favorite episodes. The post 136. More of our All-Time Favorite Episodes of Inspired Intentions appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

After last week’s big announcement, we’re taking a much-needed stroll down memory lane. Join Alan and Rachael over the next few weeks as they recount some of their favorite past episodes. Today, we are hitting you with Number 4 and 5. The post 135. Taking a Deeper Dive into our All-Tme Favorite Inspired Intentions Episodes appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

In a business, there will always be change, improvement, adversity and growth. In business as in life, all we can do is consider all experiences, do what’s right, continue to grow, and live in the moment. Strength and growth that come from change are what makes us all better. Today our team says goodbye, thank you, and best wishes to two very important and beloved team members. The post 134. Growth and Change: Goodbyes, Good Luck, and Best Wishes appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Note: As of 2023, Skyterra Embrace has transitioned to Skyterra Young Adult, welcoming individuals of all genders ages 18 to 29. Hear today from Skyterra Embrace student Babs on how she found purpose during her stay. Hear how she shed substance abuse, learned to communicate with friends and family, and found a safe community during her stay. The post 133. The Struggle of Young Adulthood and How to Overcome appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Corporate burnout is real! Today’s special guest is OG Skyterra Guest Jenna as we discuss how to avoid corporate burnout, and how to recognize if it’s happening to you. The post 132. How to Avoid Corporate Burnout appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

In the last of this three-part series, find out how listening techniques used by professional actors can help you communicate better and improve your relationships. Today’s special guest is Kerrie Seymour, professional actor and Associate Professor of Acting at Clemson University. The post 131. How Acting Methods Can Help You Communicate Better, episode 3 of 3 appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

In the second of this three-part series, find out actors learn to be present on stage, and how those techniques can help you communicate better and improve your relationships. Today’s special guest is Kerrie Seymour, professional actor and Associate Professor of Acting at Clemson University. The post 130. How Acting Methods Can Help You Communicate Better, episode 2 of 3 appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

In the first of this three-part series, find out how breathing methods used by professional actors can help you communicate better and improve your relationships. Today’s special guest is Kerrie Seymour, professional actor and Associate Professor of Acting at Clemson University. The post 129. How Acting Methods Can Help You Communicate Better, episode 1 of 3 appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

On today’s show, find out how to shop for the right footwear for your feet. Jeff and Alan discuss what to look for and how to assess using some general standards for purchasing shoes. The post 128. How to Protect Your Feet by Making Smart Footwear purchases appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

In this episode, we have a heartfelt conversation with Skyterra Legend Margie. She covers why taking the leap and asking for help when she needed it most was the key to getting her life back. The post 127. How One Guest Got Her Life Back After Hitting Her Lowest Point appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Are you tird of feeling anxious? You deserve to cope with it better. On today’s episode, hear from two therapists on tips and tricks for dealing with anxiety, an unavoidable emotion. The post 126. Tips and Tricks for Managing Anxiety appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Join us for a conversation with Kristen, a long-time wellness retreat visitor, as she shares her 10-year experience with wellness retreats. The post 125. What to Look for in a Wellness Retreat appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

You deserve to feel connected to the people around you. One of the most overlooked determinants of wellness is social health. Find out how loneliness can be damaging to your health and how your social life can improve your overall health. The post 124. How Relationships can Improve Your Health appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

When was the last time you got more than what you were expecting? Today, we are joined by three Skyterra alumni who are excited to share how breaking away from their environments at home was the key to breaking old habits and creating ones. The post 123. An Inside Scoop into Three Unique Wellness Journeys appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Sleep affects every aspect of your health. Hear from Skyterra’s resident sleep expert on how to assess your sleep, how lack of sleep impacts you, and learn about some brand new sleep research about how to make sure you’re getting enough quality sleep. The post 122. How to Improve Your Sleep appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Finding a fitness routine that works for you is essential, but how do you find the right fit for you? Find out the benefits and drawbacks of three of the most popular fitness franchises: Orange Theory, F45 and CrossFit. The post 121. Orange Theory, F45 and CrossFit: What are the Benefits and Drawbacks of Each? appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Who doesn’t like desserts? Hear from Skyterra’s Chef Peter Brinckerhoff how to make the top three healthy desserts loved by guests at Skyterra. The post 120. Three Healthy Desserts You Need to Make appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Let’s put the “fun” back in fitness! On this episode, we are joined by Deb Harrison, professional pickleball player and instructor, to chat all things pickleball and why you should join the millions of players around the country. The post 119. The Fastest Growing Sport in America AND at Skyterra appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Who or what comes to mind when you think of loss? Today, we are joined by national best-selling author Kate Braestrup for a conversation on how to come back stronger after grief and loss. The post 118. How to Heal from Grief and Loss appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

In the third of a series on nutrition, join Skyterra Director of Nutrition Lindsay Ford in a discussion about how the way we eat can often be associated with how we feel and how we can use food to boost our mood. The post 116. The Surprising Connection between Food and Mood appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Hear from Meg, a long-time Skyterra guest, on the circumstances that brought her to Skyterra, what her experience at Skyterra was like, and how she made big changes in her life by implementing Skyterra lessons at home. Check Out Meg’s New Track on Spotify: The post 115. What Happens When One Guest Stopped ‘Numbing Out and Isolating’ appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Join two Skyterra Dietitians to discuss supplements, including what they are, how to make sure they’re safe, and what types of supplements have value. The post 114. Do Nutritional Supplements Work? appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

How is your relationship with caffeine? Are you part of the 90 percent of adults who consume caffeine? If so, find out all about caffeine, how to evaluate your caffeine consumption, and how to make sure your caffeine consumption is in line with your health goals. The post 113. Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Caffeine appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Join three therapists as they explore how to make progress when our mood shifts, and the connection between depression and motivation. The post 112. How Depression Impacts Motivation appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

In the third of a series on healthy aging, we discuss pain. We’re all going to experience it, but find out what it is and how to decrease pain as you age. The post 111. How to Decrease Your Pain appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

This show is the second in a series of three on health aging. Today’s focus is on the importance and benefits of mobility. The post 110. The Significance of Mobility for Older Adults appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

New format alert! This show is the first of a series of three on the benefits of strength training throughout life, and is also the debut of the new Inspired Intentions show format. The post 109. The Significance of Strength Training for Older Adults #1 appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

“A great place to be yourself.” Skyterra guest Janelle shares her first and second experiences at Skyterra, her successes when she returned, and the life-long friendships she made. The post 108. ‘A New Style of Self-Care:’ Guest Janelle shares her Skyterra experiences. appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

When we overthink, it is difficult to remain present. If you can relate, listen to find out how to stop second guessing yourself. The post 107. Five-Minute Focus: The Problem With Overthinking appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

In the last of a series on the Triangle of Change, learn how to build confidence around the changes you want to make in your life. The post 106. Change is a Process, Not an Event: Episode #3 appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

In the second of a series of three on the Triangle of Change, learn why cultivating clarity is so important for creating meaningful change. The post 105. Change is a Process, Not an Event: The Triangle of Change, Episode #2 appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

In the first of a series of three on the Triangle of Change, learn how to create awareness in your life so that you can create meaningful change. The post 104. Change is a Process, Not an Event: The Triangle of Change, Episode #1 appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

This week, talk with the King and Queen of Recreation at Skyterra and hear about how recreation and adventure help us thrive. The post 103. How Recreation Gave Susan her Life Back appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Skyterra is proud to add Dr. Lee Pattillo, Doctor of Physical Therapy, to our team. On today’s episode, Jeff and Alan talk with Lee about the physical therapy and dry needling services he provides for Skyterra guests. The post 102. Unlock Your Full Potential: Skyterra’s Physical Therapist, Dr. Lee Pattillo appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Conventional wisdom tells us that when faced with a storm, to pull over, put on our hazard lights, and wait it out. But when it comes to life, that never works. Think about trying these three steps: slow down, turn on your headlights, and leave room. The post 101. Five-Minute Focus: How to Brave the Storm appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Note: As of 2023, Skyterra Embrace has transitioned to Skyterra Young Adult, welcoming individuals of all genders ages 18 to 29. In the last of a series on cancelling diets, host Jeff Ford again talks with Lindsay Ford and Elyssa Pattillo, the lead Dietitians at Skyterra Wellness and Skyterra Embrace. Find out why you shoiuld stop counting calories and tracking points, and why that mindset can do more harm than good. The post 100. Let’s Cancel Diets #3: Why You Should Stop Counting Calories appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

In every big moment we make three decisions: what we focus on, what it means, and what we are going to do about it. Find out the three steps you can take today to control your mood. The post 99. Five-Minute Focus: How to Take Control of Your Mood appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Note: As of 2023, Skyterra Embrace has transitioned to Skyterra Young Adult, welcoming individuals of all genders ages 18 to 29. In the second of a series on cancelling diets, host Jeff Ford again talks with Lindsay Ford and Elyssa Pattillo, the lead Dietitians at Skyterra Wellness and Skyterra Embrace. Today’s topic is veganism, and why thinking you have to be perfect with your food never works. The post 98. Let’s Cancel Diets #2, Veganism: Why Thinking You Have to be Perfect with Your Food Never Works appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

If you are like most people, you may live with an unconscious feeling that the more you do for other people, the happier you will feel. Unfortunately, this expectation is problematic because when you do more and more for others, the more disappointed you actually feel. Here’s how and why you need to prioritize yourself. The post 97. Five-Minute Focus: Why You Need to Prioritize You appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Note: As of 2023, Skyterra Embrace has transitioned to Skyterra Young Adult, welcoming individuals of all genders ages 18 to 29. In the first of a series on cancelling diets, host Jeff Ford talks intermittent fasting and keto with Lindsay Ford and Elyssa Pattillo, the lead Dietitians at Skyterra Wellness and Skyterra Embrace. The post 96. Let’s Cancel Diets #1, Intermittent Fasting and Keto: Why Not Eating Can Actually Make You Eat More appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Your success comes from finding ways to capitalize on who you are, not by trying to fix who you aren’t. In today’s episode, find out why changing our behaviors and building habits is much easier when we focus on what we are naturally wired to do. The post 95. Five-Minute Focus: You Don’t Need to ‘Fix’ Yourself appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Find out how LoseSmart guest Ellen changed her life during her Skyterra stay, including how she dropped 20 pounds and found community during and after her stay. The post 94. How Ellen Found Community and Reset Her life in LoseSmart at Skyterra appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.

Note: As of 2023, Skyterra Embrace has transitioned to Skyterra Young Adult, welcoming individuals of all genders ages 18 to 29. Hear from Izzy, another Skyterra Embrace student, on her story of her experience and transformation at Skyterra Embrace. The post 93. How Izzy Found Acceptance, Bonding and Instant Family at Skyterra Embrace appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat.